Title

Authors

Document Type

Article

Peer Reviewed

1

Publication Date

2-1984

Journal/Book/Conference Title

The Journal of Politics

DOI of Published Version

10.2307/2130436

Start Page

106

End Page

131

Abstract

The stand in politics is a major form of current political theory, as it is of all political theory intended for times of trouble. It possesses special characteristics, concerns, and connections to aspects of political life. This essay contrasts the stand to other forms of theory and projects of action. Then it samples stand making and taking among recent political theorists. Stands coalesce into an unusual kind of action, so that theorists making stands may conceive themselves to be key political actors. The essay concludes with prospects for future stand making and taking, including forums other than political theory.